Zip 50638 (Grundy Center, IA) Cost of Living


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Grundy Center cost of living score
80.9
Less expensive
19.1% lower
than the US average
1.0% higher
than the Iowa average
Grundy Center (zip 50638), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.0% lower than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50638 (Grundy Center, IA)

Housing costs in Grundy Center?
A typical home costs $161,400, which is 52.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Grundy Center costs $820 per month, which is 11.8% cheaper than the national average of $930 and 12.2% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Grundy Center?
To live comfortably in Grundy Center (zip 50638), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Grundy Center?
The cost of living in 50638 Grundy Center, IA is slightly higher than the US average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for 50638 is 91.9 compared to the US average of 88.3. The most expensive items in Grundy Center include groceries, housing, and transportation, which are all slightly more expensive than the national averages. However, other essentials such as healthcare and utilities are quite affordable compared to other areas. Overall, Grundy Center can be considered a relatively affordable place to live compared to other cities in Iowa and across the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGrundy CenterIowaUnited States
  80.980.1100.0
  95.294.4100
  109.9108.2100.0
  46.755.4100.0
  $161,400$194,900$338,100
  97.3%98.5%100.0%
  70.471.4100.0
  107.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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